In a recent post I warned again the folly of solving problems that don’t exist, given that there are so many that actually do. If you’re looking for the poster child of this phenomenon, let me introduce you to Trump advisor Marc Andreessen, and his assertion that “universities will pay the price for DEI.” U.S. … Read more
What is Panel Power? Panel Power is a smart export tariff and successor to the feed-in-tariff – perfect for businesses with solar. It serves as a combined import and export tariff, set at 8p/kWh for every unit of electricity exported back to the grid. How does it work? If your business has solar panels installed, … Read more
Electric cargo bikes are some of the most intriguing e-bikes because of their versatility. They can carry a lot of weight in addition to their passengers and therefore transcend a single passenger e-bike with a rear rack. I remember riding one of the smaller, non-cargo e-bikes, which was impressive in its own ways, and yet … Read more
I met a young couple the other day who politely asked me about solar and wind, and the environmental problems they cause. I responded that “there is no such thing as a free lunch.” In other words, there are no energy-related processes that are 100% free of negative environmental consequences. Nuclear comes as close as … Read more
Yeo Valley share our love for all things green, and to celebrate our new partnership we’re giving away some fabulous carbon-busting prizes! For the last 25 years, Yeo Valley has championed organic farming and dairy production in the UK, and fought hard for the environment in the process. Organic farming has the potential to help … Read more
Last Updated on: 11th July 2025, 12:17 am A team of scientists across several U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) national laboratories has unraveled how light and a previously unknown form of certain nickel-based catalysts together unlock and preserve reactivity. This research, described in the journal Nature Communications, could potentially advance the use of abundant nickel in place … Read more
When you switch energy supplier, the company you’re leaving has to “pass the baton” to your new energy company. One of the most important parts of this switch is the handover meter reading, the reading used to close your old account and open your new one. Here’s how we work out your handover meter reading, … Read more
Last Updated on: 11th July 2025, 12:25 am As Aviation Continues To See Greater Demand, NASA and NREL Show How Regional Airports Can Become Energy Nodes Between fleets of rental vehicles and ground support equipment, electricity demand at U.S. airports might quintuple in the next 20 years. Smaller regional and general aviation airports, which often … Read more
In the climate crisis, humanity is facing a huge fight, and we need hope and bright ideas to win it. While hopelessness leads to disengagement, stories about positive, meaningful developments are more than just a breath of fresh air – they also show us ways forwards, towards a climate friendly future. In the midst of … Read more
Last Updated on: 11th July 2025, 12:53 am New Study Demonstrates Efficient Performance—Even on Frozen Alaska Soils New energy storage research from NREL, a U.S. Department of Energy national laboratory, has demonstrated a way to store and reuse heat underground to meet the heating demands of cold regions like Alaska. Published on June 17 in the journal Energy … Read more
